Caleb has been home since Monday. His throat has not really bothered him - just the rash. So I asked him if he wanted to go to choir tonight - even though he would have to get dressed. He said yes.
We went to church and I walked through the gym where they have choir 3 or 4 times and Caleb was running around and being crazy and wild every time.
On the way home I asked the boys what they were suppose to do when they got home. They all answered "get ready for bed." Then Caleb started saying that they had school tomorrow and needed to go to bed. "But, I don't know if I will be able to go," he said, "I think I might be too itchy."
"You have not been too itchy while you were at church. I saw you several times and you were running around and being wild."
"Well, I had to keep stopping to scratch my feet!"
I told him that as much running and stuff as he was doing he WAS going to school!! Tomorrow is Mothers Day Out and I NEED a break!!
It is amazing that he is already figuring out how to milk getting out of school. Now he just needs to learn that if he is well enough to play at church - he is well enough to go to school!!!
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
A Few House Pics
Here are a few pictures of the boys bedrooms, living room and dining room. There is still nothing on the walls because Paul has not been home to hang them for me, but this is all a work in progress!! Slowly, but surely, things will get done!!
Dining room - which we are using as an office
Living room from front door
Living room from front door
Caleb's Room
Dining room - which we are using as an office
Living room from front door
Living room from front door
Caleb's Room
Isaac and Bryce's Room
Computer Problems!
Okay - I have been trying for two hours to do pictures on the blog. For some reason my computer keeps shutting down. I am going to keep trying to get the rest of the pictures of the house that I took on there, but no promises!
Robby's Birthday
Bryce and Robby - Bryce "helped" Robby blow out the candle
Annalise and Bryce enjoying their cupcakes.
I don't guess I ever posted about Robby's birthday party. If I did, sorry - but I have pictures to put on. Around Valentines Day, Bryce announced that it was Robby's birthday (his imaginary friend). We were on the way to the grocery store so we got cupcakes for Robby. Then Bryce asked if we could invite Annalise over for the party. So that afternoon after school, we had a birthday party for Bryce's imaginary friend!!
When Bryce got up from his nap, there was a cupcake missing. He asked if Robby ate one. I told him that he did, he just could not wait. He lectured Robby a little, but decided it was okay (the cupcake was GOOD by the way).
During the "party" Robby sat next to Bryce. He had his own cupcake and everyone was eating their cupcake but Robby. He kept asking about why he was not eating his cupcake. I told him that his tummy may be hurting from the cupcake he ate at lunch. Shortly after, Bryce had to go potty. While he was out pottying, I smeared frosting on the plate and left the cupcake paper on the plate and threw the cupcake out. He came back and was all excited because Robby finally ate his cupcake!
Enjoy the pictures!!!
Isaac about to eat his cupcake.
Jordan and Bryce did not really like the idea of having a party for an imaginary friend, but they sure did not mind eating the cupcakes!!
"Number 2.."
I guess Bryce has been listening to me lately - even if he doesn't show it! He was screaming and mad and asked him what the problem was. He throws his hands on his hips and said "Number 2 Caleb won't leave my toys alone." I guess he has heard me explain things as "number one..., number two..." He just forgot number one!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Catch Up
Okay - so yesterday I had my 32 week check-up. Everything is going good - still measuring where I should be. I go again at 34 weeks - and I will try to get a side shot up soon!
Yesterday, after my appointment, Caleb's school called to let me know he was not feeling well. His throat was hurting and he was not able to eat his lunch because of it. I called the dr on the way to pick him up and the soonest I could get him in was today. Yesterday afternoon, his torso broke out in a rash. By last night, it had spread down to his bottom.
This morning - he got up and was covered from his neck to his toes in this rash. It is worse in his arm pits, behind his knees, his feet and groin area. I took him in this morning - it is strep. Apparantly, there is some kind of strep that causes a major rash that is worst in all the places I previously mentioned. The dr said it was so textbook - he did not even have to do a throat swab. The good news - because he broke out in the rash first - we were able to get him antibiotics BEFORE his throat got bad. He was just getting the first spots on his throat when we got to the drs office. The bad news - his skin could peel (like it would if he had a sunburn) everywhere he broke out in a rash. I am not kidding when I say he is COMPLETELY COVERED in spots. Tonight he pointed out that he had blisters forming on his feet.
I must brag a minute here - when we were at the drs office the nurse asked if Caleb was allergic to any meds. Before I could answer he told the nurse he was allergic to penicillin. I was so impressed that he knew to tell her that and actually got it right! I am glad he knows that and understands the importance of knowing it.
So, yesterday Isaac got into the refrigerator and drank Caleb's gatorade. I told Isaac that he was going to get sick and he says "No, I feel fine." I explained that it would not be instant - it would take a few days. The countdown to Isaac being sick now begins! Luckily, I told the dr about it and he said that if Isaac broke out into a rash to call and they would just call in an antibiotic. One less visit - YEA!!
GOOD NEWS - I talked to Paul a little while ago. They are going to be getting done to late to fly back Friday, so I think they are going to drive home Friday evening (it is about a 6 hour drive). He knew he would be home for the weekend, but thought he might have to go back. Well, after Friday THEY ARE DONE!!! That means he won't have to leave (hopefully) again - at least not to Kansas City! We are ready for Daddy to be home! I don't think he has been home a full 2 weeks since we moved into the house - and that has not been a straight two weeks!!
Yesterday, after my appointment, Caleb's school called to let me know he was not feeling well. His throat was hurting and he was not able to eat his lunch because of it. I called the dr on the way to pick him up and the soonest I could get him in was today. Yesterday afternoon, his torso broke out in a rash. By last night, it had spread down to his bottom.
This morning - he got up and was covered from his neck to his toes in this rash. It is worse in his arm pits, behind his knees, his feet and groin area. I took him in this morning - it is strep. Apparantly, there is some kind of strep that causes a major rash that is worst in all the places I previously mentioned. The dr said it was so textbook - he did not even have to do a throat swab. The good news - because he broke out in the rash first - we were able to get him antibiotics BEFORE his throat got bad. He was just getting the first spots on his throat when we got to the drs office. The bad news - his skin could peel (like it would if he had a sunburn) everywhere he broke out in a rash. I am not kidding when I say he is COMPLETELY COVERED in spots. Tonight he pointed out that he had blisters forming on his feet.
I must brag a minute here - when we were at the drs office the nurse asked if Caleb was allergic to any meds. Before I could answer he told the nurse he was allergic to penicillin. I was so impressed that he knew to tell her that and actually got it right! I am glad he knows that and understands the importance of knowing it.
So, yesterday Isaac got into the refrigerator and drank Caleb's gatorade. I told Isaac that he was going to get sick and he says "No, I feel fine." I explained that it would not be instant - it would take a few days. The countdown to Isaac being sick now begins! Luckily, I told the dr about it and he said that if Isaac broke out into a rash to call and they would just call in an antibiotic. One less visit - YEA!!
GOOD NEWS - I talked to Paul a little while ago. They are going to be getting done to late to fly back Friday, so I think they are going to drive home Friday evening (it is about a 6 hour drive). He knew he would be home for the weekend, but thought he might have to go back. Well, after Friday THEY ARE DONE!!! That means he won't have to leave (hopefully) again - at least not to Kansas City! We are ready for Daddy to be home! I don't think he has been home a full 2 weeks since we moved into the house - and that has not been a straight two weeks!!
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Caleb's Last Basketball Game
This morning - at 8 AM!! - was Caleb's last basketball game of the season. He did really good. He did not make a basket, but he had the ball a lot, he dribbled all the way down the court (he used to stop at half court and pass the ball - EVERY TIME!!!) and he shot the ball.
On our way home he complained that every time he got the ball the other team tried to push him out of the way or out of bounds. I tried to explain to him that that was basketball, but he just does not get it.
He improved a lot from last season, so I am sure he will improve next season as well!
On our way home he complained that every time he got the ball the other team tried to push him out of the way or out of bounds. I tried to explain to him that that was basketball, but he just does not get it.
He improved a lot from last season, so I am sure he will improve next season as well!
Where is Bryce?
Bryce has not slept all night since we moved. He gets up in the middle night and gets in our bed or sleeps on our floor. I have been trying to break him of this by making him get back in his bed - when I have the energy to get up and take him!!
So, yesterday morning, I woke up and thought I remembered hearing Bryce coughing at some point during the night, but I did not see him anywhere. Then I noticed a firetruck blanket hanging out from under my bed. I lifted the bed skirt and saw a sleeping Bryce. That is right - he was sleeping under the bed! I guess he thought if he was under the bed, we would not see him and take him back to his bed.
In the middle of the night last night, I awoke to Bryce coughing. I looked and did not see him. I lifted the bed skirt again and behold - there was Bryce!
This is where he watches cartoons too!!! I guess this is his hiding spot now!
So, yesterday morning, I woke up and thought I remembered hearing Bryce coughing at some point during the night, but I did not see him anywhere. Then I noticed a firetruck blanket hanging out from under my bed. I lifted the bed skirt and saw a sleeping Bryce. That is right - he was sleeping under the bed! I guess he thought if he was under the bed, we would not see him and take him back to his bed.
In the middle of the night last night, I awoke to Bryce coughing. I looked and did not see him. I lifted the bed skirt again and behold - there was Bryce!
This is where he watches cartoons too!!! I guess this is his hiding spot now!
Friday, February 23, 2007
Moving - Again
Paul - his office, not us!
Paul took yesterday off from work since he had to go out of town today. It is looking like he will be there for two weeks at this point. Wednesday, he found out that they would probably be moving into their new office starting next Friday. Since it was Thursday and ALL the boys had school, we went to his office to pack it up. On the way he got a phone call about personnel on the ER's.
When we got there, I went in and started packing. I got his whole office packed while he was talking! I think he packed one out of eight boxes (and it only had two things in it). We went to his bosses office - which is FULL of papers, files, books, etc. Paul told him I could have his office packed in an hour tops. He said no because he was scared of what I would find!!
Anyways - his office is packed and they will probably be in the new office by the time he gets home from Kansas City!
Paul took yesterday off from work since he had to go out of town today. It is looking like he will be there for two weeks at this point. Wednesday, he found out that they would probably be moving into their new office starting next Friday. Since it was Thursday and ALL the boys had school, we went to his office to pack it up. On the way he got a phone call about personnel on the ER's.
When we got there, I went in and started packing. I got his whole office packed while he was talking! I think he packed one out of eight boxes (and it only had two things in it). We went to his bosses office - which is FULL of papers, files, books, etc. Paul told him I could have his office packed in an hour tops. He said no because he was scared of what I would find!!
Anyways - his office is packed and they will probably be in the new office by the time he gets home from Kansas City!
A New Bed
We got a twin bed yesterday for the nursery. Now, if anyone comes to visit - they actually have a bed to sleep in (I will even let the baby sleep in our room if someone is here!). I spent today looking for bedding that somewhat matched the crib. I actually found some stuff - after a LOT of searching!
"Motion" Sickness
Many people get motion sickness when they are traveling, etc. I had motion sickness night before last. The only difference is I was sitting on the couch. The "motion" sickness was from Andrew moving. Literally, I was extremely nauseated because because of his CONSTANT moving.
Last night we had basketball practice. We were going to skip since Paul was leaving this morning, but it was his last practice and he wanted to go. So, we ALL went. On the way there I had a pretty strong contraction. They did not stop! The entire time we were at practice I was having strong, constant contractions. They finally stopped about 9 last night.
Last night we had basketball practice. We were going to skip since Paul was leaving this morning, but it was his last practice and he wanted to go. So, we ALL went. On the way there I had a pretty strong contraction. They did not stop! The entire time we were at practice I was having strong, constant contractions. They finally stopped about 9 last night.
Bryce "I Love List"
These are the things that Bryce informed us on the way home from school that he loved - in this order:
firetrucks
dogs
girls
cowboys
cartoons without commercials
Don't know where it came from - but it was cute!
firetrucks
dogs
girls
cowboys
cartoons without commercials
Don't know where it came from - but it was cute!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Contractions Update
Yesterday I only felt two slight contractions all day!!! It was great. Today, however, I have had two have-to-lay-down-in-fetal-position, worst so far, contractions in the last 45 minutes. Not a very promising way to start the day! Luckily for me - Bryce has school today. The only plans I have is to have lunch with my husband - who amazingly is still home!!
I guess it is a good thing I see the doctor every two weeks now. I am not sure that this one is liking it inside me as much as the others did. It will be interesting to see if we even make it to 40 weeks! I am ready as soon as he is healthy enough to make an appearance!
Last night, I had my shirt pulled up and was watching my stomach ripple as the baby moved. Paul saw and said it looked disgusting - like there is a worm or something moving around in there. I told him there was definently something - but a wee bit bigger than a worm!!!
Amazing - baby number 4 and all of a sudden it looks disgusting!! It might have something to do with the speed in which he moves and the never ending movement I guess. It does look kind of strange to watch - especially if you don't feel it all the time and get used to it!!
I guess it is a good thing I see the doctor every two weeks now. I am not sure that this one is liking it inside me as much as the others did. It will be interesting to see if we even make it to 40 weeks! I am ready as soon as he is healthy enough to make an appearance!
Last night, I had my shirt pulled up and was watching my stomach ripple as the baby moved. Paul saw and said it looked disgusting - like there is a worm or something moving around in there. I told him there was definently something - but a wee bit bigger than a worm!!!
Amazing - baby number 4 and all of a sudden it looks disgusting!! It might have something to do with the speed in which he moves and the never ending movement I guess. It does look kind of strange to watch - especially if you don't feel it all the time and get used to it!!
Monday, February 19, 2007
YUM!!
I had some bananas sitting on the counter going bad, so I decided this morning to make some banana bread. This might be because I bought some, got home and realized it was SUGAR FREE!! Yuck! The boys like it though, so they are eating it.
IT IS SOOOOO YUMMY!! I hope baking is considered taking it easy, because I think I am going to start making more breads! I have lots of bread recipes I have not tried. Now that I have an oven that is pretty accurate, temperature wise, and bakes good - I will have to start baking more! Not to mention that everything is so much easier accessible in this kitchen - I don't have to search for everything!
IT IS SOOOOO YUMMY!! I hope baking is considered taking it easy, because I think I am going to start making more breads! I have lots of bread recipes I have not tried. Now that I have an oven that is pretty accurate, temperature wise, and bakes good - I will have to start baking more! Not to mention that everything is so much easier accessible in this kitchen - I don't have to search for everything!
Requested Update
I am feeling much better. I am still having contractions (usually minor and not near as often as they were last week). I am doing housework, etc in spurts. As soon as I get tired or start hurting I stop. Unfortunately, I cannot just quit doing housework. The boys don't stop making messes because Mom needs to take it easy, and if you let the mess go too long it gets REALLY out of hand!!
Thank you for all of those who helped and offered help - and for all of the concerned phone calls. I think Paul was much more relieved when he got home and saw for himself that I was okay!
Thank you for all of those who helped and offered help - and for all of the concerned phone calls. I think Paul was much more relieved when he got home and saw for himself that I was okay!
The Weekend
Daddy got home late Friday night (10:30), so the boys did not see him until Saturday morning. We had a busy weekend (but not too straining). We got home Saturday morning from basketball (where I must brag about my husband for a minute. Every week, as soon as we get to the gym, he goes and finds me not only a real chair - the bleachers are REALLY uncomfortable right now - but he gets me a PADDED chair with a back!!) and running some errands and had a message from Ashley's Furniture telling us our kitchen table was in. We went and picked that up. Then we went to the dump - FUN! to get rid of some of the boxes that were taking up the garage.
We got home and Paul got the table set up and then the boys played with their helicopters. ALL of the boys (that includes Daddy) got indoor helicopters. Unfortunately for me - they all make noise!! That is okay though - they had fun.
Sunday we went to church and ran a couple of errands and then stayed home (other than a quick trip to Walmart to get a plunger because Bryce backed up the toilet and we did not move the plunger from the other house!!). Then after dinner, Daddy gave the boys haircuts - which they DESPERATELY needed!
We were all just glad to have Daddy home!! Hopefully he will be here for a while, but with only a month or so left to travel before he will need to start staying close to home for the baby, I don't know how long he will be here. I got his laundry done and packed back up for him this morning!
We got home and Paul got the table set up and then the boys played with their helicopters. ALL of the boys (that includes Daddy) got indoor helicopters. Unfortunately for me - they all make noise!! That is okay though - they had fun.
Sunday we went to church and ran a couple of errands and then stayed home (other than a quick trip to Walmart to get a plunger because Bryce backed up the toilet and we did not move the plunger from the other house!!). Then after dinner, Daddy gave the boys haircuts - which they DESPERATELY needed!
We were all just glad to have Daddy home!! Hopefully he will be here for a while, but with only a month or so left to travel before he will need to start staying close to home for the baby, I don't know how long he will be here. I got his laundry done and packed back up for him this morning!
Friday, February 16, 2007
DADDY'S COMING HOME!!!
Paul called a few minutes ago and said it looked like he would be home this evening, he may, however, have to return on Monday. We will take the weekend with him though!! After a week and a half without him, I don't know who is more ready for him to be home - me, the kids or HIM!!
I think we are all ready!
I think we are all ready!
Peanut Butter
I am sure by now everyone has heard about the Peter Pan peanut butter recall. Well, I heard about it from Mom yesterday morning. I got online to see if we had the recalled peanut butter. I have three jars of Peter Pan (because they started selling Honey Roasted Peanut Butter - YUM!!! so I stocked up before they quit selling it).
I bought them at different times, but still ALL THREE JARS ARE RECALLED!!! Luckily, since I got it at Walmart I can supposedly return it there. Apparantly, here anyway, if you bought it at one of 3 stores, you can return it to the store - otherwise you have to mail the lid to Conagra. I don't know that you would really get your money back doing that - by the time you pay for shipping the lid!!
To buy Peter Pan or not to buy Peter Pan. That is the question now!!
I bought them at different times, but still ALL THREE JARS ARE RECALLED!!! Luckily, since I got it at Walmart I can supposedly return it there. Apparantly, here anyway, if you bought it at one of 3 stores, you can return it to the store - otherwise you have to mail the lid to Conagra. I don't know that you would really get your money back doing that - by the time you pay for shipping the lid!!
To buy Peter Pan or not to buy Peter Pan. That is the question now!!
Sad, But True
Satellite could not have come at a better time!! I don't really like the kids watching a whole lot of television, but with the recent turn of events of my health, it has come in handy. There are enough choices of shows that the boys like that I have even been able to get Bryce to sit down, be quiet and be still!
I still don't want them watching all day, but the only way I can sit and take it easy is to let them watch tv for a little while, that is the way it is going to have to be for a few days anyway!
I still don't want them watching all day, but the only way I can sit and take it easy is to let them watch tv for a little while, that is the way it is going to have to be for a few days anyway!
More Snow
Yesterday morning, as I was making the school rounds, it was snowing. It was the pretty snow, where you could see it falling, but it was not sticking because the sun was blaring! This morning we woke up to a dusting of snow on everything. Again, it was pretty because it is sunny and although it is only 19 degrees, it did not rain or sleet - just snowed, so the roads are not unsafe (no more so than normal anyway).
The boys are unsure of what to do with all of the snowfall. They think it is suppose to be Christmas again (nevermind it almost never snows at Christmas).
The boys are unsure of what to do with all of the snowfall. They think it is suppose to be Christmas again (nevermind it almost never snows at Christmas).
Thursday, February 15, 2007
THANK YOU SWEETIE!!!
I was greeted by a box of flowers from my sweetheart when I returned home from the doctors office. He had sent me a text message while I was hooked up to the IV that said it was supposed to be a surprise but there were flowers at the front door and to make sure they were there when I got home. He sent me two dozen long stem roses.
Sweetheart - I love you and appreciate the flowers. They were a definite pick-me-up to a horrible day. I am enjoying them greatly! Love you and can't wait until you get home.
Sweetheart - I love you and appreciate the flowers. They were a definite pick-me-up to a horrible day. I am enjoying them greatly! Love you and can't wait until you get home.
It Takes A Village!
It has not been a very good couple of days!! Wednesday, I woke up about 1:30 am sick. I was up praying to the porcelin gods ALL night. On top of that, I was having wierd cramps under my ribs (instead of the usual lower abdomen). I passed out three times Wednesday morning - luckily before the kids were up (Paul is still out of town).
I could not even get up to take the kids to school. Thank God for good friends! A friend came and picked up the boys and took them to school. I called the dr and they called me back and told me I needed to come into the office, and they were going to work me in. I got another friend to take me to the dr and drop me off.
The dr decided that he wanted me on a fetal monitor to see if I was still having contractions and also wanted me on an IV with phenergan in it. I had Bryce with me, so yet another friend (the husband of the one that took the kids to school) came and picked up Bryce - that way his wife could pick up the other kids.
I slept the entire time I was there. I was already exhausted from absolutely no sleep that night, so it did not take much of the phenergan in my system before I was out. Poor Paul was calling pretty frequently trying to figure out if he needed to be on the next flight home. I kept telling him to wait and see what the dr said.
I was having contractions still, but the baby was doing great. I took 2 bags of IV fluids. I was at the office for 3 or 4 hours. When I was finished the friend that took the kids to school and picked them up came to pick me up at the drs office. She took me home and kept the kids at her house until church. I slept from 5:30 to 8:15, when some more friends drove two vehicles to church so they could bring my kids home. Not only did she bring them home, but she got them ready for bed. All I had to do is tuck them in.
I was back in bed by 8:45. After months of getting up every hour at night to use the bathroom, I did not wake up once! That just shows how dehydrated and exhausted I was!!
I don't know what I would have done without all the help and support I got yesterday! Even today many people called to check up on me and offered more help. It is so comforting to know there are people around you to help you when you need it.
Today, I have felt better. I have eaten a little, working on getting fluids in and taking it easy. I quit my part-time sub job this morning. I just told her I could not chance being put on bedrest with 3 kids. I have had contractions for 4 days, and even though so far they are only Braxton-Hicks, I cannot afford for them to turn into labor contractions! Luckily, she took it well! I have still been having the cramping and feel pretty weak, but I am functioning and that is a lot more than I could say yesterday!
I could not even get up to take the kids to school. Thank God for good friends! A friend came and picked up the boys and took them to school. I called the dr and they called me back and told me I needed to come into the office, and they were going to work me in. I got another friend to take me to the dr and drop me off.
The dr decided that he wanted me on a fetal monitor to see if I was still having contractions and also wanted me on an IV with phenergan in it. I had Bryce with me, so yet another friend (the husband of the one that took the kids to school) came and picked up Bryce - that way his wife could pick up the other kids.
I slept the entire time I was there. I was already exhausted from absolutely no sleep that night, so it did not take much of the phenergan in my system before I was out. Poor Paul was calling pretty frequently trying to figure out if he needed to be on the next flight home. I kept telling him to wait and see what the dr said.
I was having contractions still, but the baby was doing great. I took 2 bags of IV fluids. I was at the office for 3 or 4 hours. When I was finished the friend that took the kids to school and picked them up came to pick me up at the drs office. She took me home and kept the kids at her house until church. I slept from 5:30 to 8:15, when some more friends drove two vehicles to church so they could bring my kids home. Not only did she bring them home, but she got them ready for bed. All I had to do is tuck them in.
I was back in bed by 8:45. After months of getting up every hour at night to use the bathroom, I did not wake up once! That just shows how dehydrated and exhausted I was!!
I don't know what I would have done without all the help and support I got yesterday! Even today many people called to check up on me and offered more help. It is so comforting to know there are people around you to help you when you need it.
Today, I have felt better. I have eaten a little, working on getting fluids in and taking it easy. I quit my part-time sub job this morning. I just told her I could not chance being put on bedrest with 3 kids. I have had contractions for 4 days, and even though so far they are only Braxton-Hicks, I cannot afford for them to turn into labor contractions! Luckily, she took it well! I have still been having the cramping and feel pretty weak, but I am functioning and that is a lot more than I could say yesterday!
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Contractions
It has been almost 24 hours of having contractions now. Paul griped at me until I called the dr this morning, but I know they are just Braxton-Hicks. They are not regular enough to be the real thing. The drs office called back and told me if they get to be 10 minutes apart to go to the hospital. She also said when I am home to lay on my left side, and that should make the pain more bearable.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Quick Side Note
I have been having contractions for about an hour now. This is the second time this has happened in the last month, so we are going to assume they are Braxton-Hicks and not the real thing. Especially since I am home alone with 3 kids!!!
FINALLY!!
THE CAR IS IN THE GARAGE!!!
Don't give me too much credit, the garage is not cleaned out, I just went out and moved everything and piled it on one side, so now I can park in there. It only took about an hour :)!
I got done just in time for it to start raining, so now if we have to go anywhere (and I think it is suppose to be raining in the morning) - we won't get wet getting to the car!
On the downside, I was going to try to put some boxes out and see if the trashman would pick them up. I put the can out last night so that this morning all I had to do was put out a couple of bags and the boxes. As soon as I pulled out to take the kids to school, the trashman was pulling up to pick up trash. So. not only did I not get all the trash out, but the boxes did not make it either. I told Paul, I guess I am going to have to start putting ALL the trash out the night before and hope that animals don't get into it. I was not expecting them at 7:30 this morning!!!
Don't give me too much credit, the garage is not cleaned out, I just went out and moved everything and piled it on one side, so now I can park in there. It only took about an hour :)!
I got done just in time for it to start raining, so now if we have to go anywhere (and I think it is suppose to be raining in the morning) - we won't get wet getting to the car!
On the downside, I was going to try to put some boxes out and see if the trashman would pick them up. I put the can out last night so that this morning all I had to do was put out a couple of bags and the boxes. As soon as I pulled out to take the kids to school, the trashman was pulling up to pick up trash. So. not only did I not get all the trash out, but the boxes did not make it either. I told Paul, I guess I am going to have to start putting ALL the trash out the night before and hope that animals don't get into it. I was not expecting them at 7:30 this morning!!!
30 Week Check-up
Well, I had my 30 week checkup today. We got the due date confusion straightened out. He is not sure how he had me two weeks ahead, but I am due the end of April, I am 30 weeks right now. He said the baby was probably stretched out the last couple of times they measured and that is why he has been measuring big. Today, he measured at 30 weeks.
He likes to stretch out. I am not getting a whole lot of sleep because of the stretching and he makes it pretty easy to tell which way he is laying. I can feel him stretching on both sides or top and bottom. For example - right now he is straight up and down, dead center with my belly button. I can feel his butt and his head (though I cannot guarantee which is which!).
His heartbeat was going strong, as always. Somehow the dr. remembered that last time we were there Caleb said his heartbeat sounded like a horse and Bryce said it sounded like a train. So when he started listening to the heartbeat today, he asked Bryce if it sounded like a horse or a train. Bryce said a train. It is amazing that with all the people he sees, he remembered that conversation with the kids.
I start going every two weeks now, so my next appointment is on the 26th. I have a feeling the next 10 weeks are going to go by slowly, due to how uncomfortable I am!! It will all be worth it though, if it makes him healthy and strong!!!
He likes to stretch out. I am not getting a whole lot of sleep because of the stretching and he makes it pretty easy to tell which way he is laying. I can feel him stretching on both sides or top and bottom. For example - right now he is straight up and down, dead center with my belly button. I can feel his butt and his head (though I cannot guarantee which is which!).
His heartbeat was going strong, as always. Somehow the dr. remembered that last time we were there Caleb said his heartbeat sounded like a horse and Bryce said it sounded like a train. So when he started listening to the heartbeat today, he asked Bryce if it sounded like a horse or a train. Bryce said a train. It is amazing that with all the people he sees, he remembered that conversation with the kids.
I start going every two weeks now, so my next appointment is on the 26th. I have a feeling the next 10 weeks are going to go by slowly, due to how uncomfortable I am!! It will all be worth it though, if it makes him healthy and strong!!!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Busy Saturday
I have worked really hard on the house this weekend (well, really just yesterday - I did NOTHING today!!) The inside is now unpacked (other than the books for the office - still waiting on bookshelves!)! I am very excited about that. However, every time I leave the house, I get very unexcited - very quick! There is nothing out there (that I know of) that is suppose to come in, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done out there. The problem is that I can't do much out there until all of the empty boxes are gone. That is going to mean borrowing a truck and making a trip to the dump! We have a box that the 56 inch tv came in STUFFED with broken down boxes, 4 big boxes that had 2 end tables, a coffee table and a tv stand (that is big enough for the 56 inch tv). On top of all of that there are about 4 "regular" size boxes full of broken down boxes. We had A LOT of boxes!
I am going to put out the regular size boxes with the trash, but I don't know if they will pick them up. Worth a try, though. I think everything else in the garage is tools, empty tubs and stuff for the attic. I am going to try to spend some time out there this week, but can't make any guarantees!
Paul is out of town still. He said he would not be back until at least next weekend! We knew this was going to happen though. He was on call beginning last Monday. There was an emergency on Monday, another one on Tuesday, but they were only put on stand-by and did not end up going to them. So, Wednesday when he called and told me that there was an emergency in Kansas City and that a plant had exploded, and they were on standby - I knew he would be going. Put on top of that the fact that Friday was parents night out at church, Monday I have a drs appt and Wednesday is Valentine's Day - he would not be here. Out of 11 1/2 years of being together - I think we have spent one maybe two V-days together!!
The baby room is done. I got all of the boxes out and unpacked, the bed is completely set up. We need to get a twin bed for the room and hang a shelf and some pictures on the wall. I can't wait for Daddy to come home and see it. You could not even really walk in there when he left!
I will try to get some pictures of the boys rooms online soon!!
I am going to put out the regular size boxes with the trash, but I don't know if they will pick them up. Worth a try, though. I think everything else in the garage is tools, empty tubs and stuff for the attic. I am going to try to spend some time out there this week, but can't make any guarantees!
Paul is out of town still. He said he would not be back until at least next weekend! We knew this was going to happen though. He was on call beginning last Monday. There was an emergency on Monday, another one on Tuesday, but they were only put on stand-by and did not end up going to them. So, Wednesday when he called and told me that there was an emergency in Kansas City and that a plant had exploded, and they were on standby - I knew he would be going. Put on top of that the fact that Friday was parents night out at church, Monday I have a drs appt and Wednesday is Valentine's Day - he would not be here. Out of 11 1/2 years of being together - I think we have spent one maybe two V-days together!!
The baby room is done. I got all of the boxes out and unpacked, the bed is completely set up. We need to get a twin bed for the room and hang a shelf and some pictures on the wall. I can't wait for Daddy to come home and see it. You could not even really walk in there when he left!
I will try to get some pictures of the boys rooms online soon!!
Friday, February 09, 2007
More Hookers
Walking in to church tonight (it was parents night out) Bryce starts pulling on his coat like he was trying to put a hood up. "Can you help me put my hooker on, please?"
Then on the way home he said something about not being able to find any humans to eat.
He is one strange child, with one WILD imagination!
Then on the way home he said something about not being able to find any humans to eat.
He is one strange child, with one WILD imagination!
Happy Birthday Robby
This morning, on the way home from taking the kids to school, Bryce announced that it was Robby's birthday (Robby is one of his imaginary friends). Bryce asked if we could have a birthday party for him. Since we had to go grocery shopping, I let him get some cupcakes (for Robby). After lunch, Bryce went and took his nap. When he got up he asked for a cupcake. He went in to the kitchen and saw that one was missing. He asked if Robby already ate one. "Yes, you told him they were for his birthday and he could not wait anymore!"
Bryce asked if Robby talked to me. I told him he had to tell me he wanted a cupcake. He said okay and went and ate his cupcake. I guess as long as Robby actually spoke to me to tell me that he wanted the cupcake - it was okay!
Bryce asked if Robby talked to me. I told him he had to tell me he wanted a cupcake. He said okay and went and ate his cupcake. I guess as long as Robby actually spoke to me to tell me that he wanted the cupcake - it was okay!
A Baby Story
For some reason, several times this week I have watched A Baby Story on TLC. Am I trying to scare myself or what? It is funny though because Bryce will be in his room playing and when he hears the crying baby (right after they are born) he comes running in.
He watches with a wrinkled up face at the "dirty" babies. He then asks if that is what Andrew will look like. It was very sweet. He put his hand on my belly and started talking to Andrew. He seems like he will be a great big brother, but we will see when it comes down to sharing the attention even more!!!
He watches with a wrinkled up face at the "dirty" babies. He then asks if that is what Andrew will look like. It was very sweet. He put his hand on my belly and started talking to Andrew. He seems like he will be a great big brother, but we will see when it comes down to sharing the attention even more!!!
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Short, Long Day
I had a short, but long day. Does that make sense? It was short because it was the first day I have had time without ANY kids since before Christmas - those few hours always go by quick. At the same time though, it has been a long exhausting day.
Paul got called out on and ER yesterday. He had to go to Kansas City to a plant explosion. So, I had to get all of the kids ready for school and out by 7:30. I got Caleb dropped off and went to take Isaac to therapy. The teachers were locked out of their new school. I waited for a little while, and his therapist told me to go ahead and go and she would sign in Isaac.
I finally got everyone dropped off and headed out in search of a dresser/changing table. I found some dressers, but just did not want to pay as much as people were wanting because we don't know what kind or color of bed etc he will have later. I found a really nice changing table, that matched the crib. Apparantly it was the last one, so the guy offered it for more than $50 off. So I got that taken care of.
Then tonight we had basketball practice. I tried to talk Caleb into skipping, but he went into this long spill about how much he needs to practice, so we went. On the way, I got pulled over - in our neighborhood!! There were two police cars hiding somewhere. They did not have lights on top so they would have blended in with everyone else, I guess. He came up to the car and told me he pulled me over for not stopping at the stop sign. I told him I was sorry and thought that I had. He said "No ma'am. You almost came to a complete stop, but you didn't!" I started to hand him my license and he said that they were only giving warnings for now. THANK GOD!!!
So, I have enjoyed my bath, now I am laying in bed and enjoying the quiet!
Paul got called out on and ER yesterday. He had to go to Kansas City to a plant explosion. So, I had to get all of the kids ready for school and out by 7:30. I got Caleb dropped off and went to take Isaac to therapy. The teachers were locked out of their new school. I waited for a little while, and his therapist told me to go ahead and go and she would sign in Isaac.
I finally got everyone dropped off and headed out in search of a dresser/changing table. I found some dressers, but just did not want to pay as much as people were wanting because we don't know what kind or color of bed etc he will have later. I found a really nice changing table, that matched the crib. Apparantly it was the last one, so the guy offered it for more than $50 off. So I got that taken care of.
Then tonight we had basketball practice. I tried to talk Caleb into skipping, but he went into this long spill about how much he needs to practice, so we went. On the way, I got pulled over - in our neighborhood!! There were two police cars hiding somewhere. They did not have lights on top so they would have blended in with everyone else, I guess. He came up to the car and told me he pulled me over for not stopping at the stop sign. I told him I was sorry and thought that I had. He said "No ma'am. You almost came to a complete stop, but you didn't!" I started to hand him my license and he said that they were only giving warnings for now. THANK GOD!!!
So, I have enjoyed my bath, now I am laying in bed and enjoying the quiet!
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Paul got called on an ER today. So after church I came home and got the boys in bed. I am laying in my bed watching some tv, and started hearing a noise from the kitchen. I ignored it at first because I thought it was one of the animals. I finally decided to go check it out. When I turned on the light, Bryce jumps and starts dancing around "I can't get in my bed, I am scared. Too scared for my bed!"
He was digging in the pantry in the dark, but he is too scared to stay in bed!! Go figure!
He was digging in the pantry in the dark, but he is too scared to stay in bed!! Go figure!
The Hooker on the Wall
Tonight the boys and I went to church. When I went to pick up Isaac and Bryce, their teacher told me she had to tell me what Bryce said. I was SCARED!! He saw a hook on the door and asked what it was. The teacher told him it was a hook for hanging things on. He went and played and a little while later found another hook on the wall. "What is that hooker doing on the wall?" he asked his teachers. She said they got a pretty good laugh!
I Got Spoiled
Okay, I have been spoiled. We have always lived within a couple of blocks of the kids schools, since Caleb was in Pre-K in Texas. Not anymore! Not only did we move, but Isaac's school moved so now I have even further to drive than before.
I must give Paul credit, he is still taking Caleb to school in the morning and it IS out of his way! What is so hard to adjust to is that Isaac gets out at 3 and Caleb closer to 3:30. I don't really have time to come home between then like I did before. So now, I have to sit in the car with two kids who DO NOT want to sit in the car!
We will get used to it, eventually! Isaac just started his new school today. It is NICE!! He has been so excited, looking forward to his new school. If the boys don't get to stay at the school they are at, the school they will be going to is a couple of blocks away. As much as I dislike having to drive the further distance to the other school, I REALLY want Isaac to do Kindergarten there next year. He already knows all of the therapist he will have at that school (in fact, his Occupational therapist he has had since he started OT). I just don't know how he will handle ALL the changes at one time if he has to go somewhere new.
I must give Paul credit, he is still taking Caleb to school in the morning and it IS out of his way! What is so hard to adjust to is that Isaac gets out at 3 and Caleb closer to 3:30. I don't really have time to come home between then like I did before. So now, I have to sit in the car with two kids who DO NOT want to sit in the car!
We will get used to it, eventually! Isaac just started his new school today. It is NICE!! He has been so excited, looking forward to his new school. If the boys don't get to stay at the school they are at, the school they will be going to is a couple of blocks away. As much as I dislike having to drive the further distance to the other school, I REALLY want Isaac to do Kindergarten there next year. He already knows all of the therapist he will have at that school (in fact, his Occupational therapist he has had since he started OT). I just don't know how he will handle ALL the changes at one time if he has to go somewhere new.
Friday, February 02, 2007
I must say, I have always wanted a house with a split floorplan, then I was apprehensive about it before we moved in because of Bryce's asthma attack. Well, I LOVE IT!! First off, let me say that NO ONE has had a cough or wheeze since the day we moved into this house - AMAZING!
It is so nice for the kids to be able to play (quite noisely) and not be able to hear it all! I can be in the kitchen and can't hear the bird screaming in Caleb's room! It is great!
The last couple of nights the dogs have been locked in the hall right outside of our bedroom. In the mornings, because Bryce cannot get through the gate, we hear "Mommy, Daddy get up - it's a beautiful morning!" Luckily, strangely and amazingly, we have been awake before the boys! They seem to be sleeping SOOOO much better now. Bryce is not even waking up in the middle of the night crying like he did in the other house!
Bryce's new favorite thing to do: run from one end of the house to the other screaming. There is not only more space, but he echoes through the house!
Paul's favorite spot: in front of his new 56 inch HD television! Even though he does not have satellite yet (I am stuck at home today waiting on them to come hook it up), he likes to watch DVDs on it. I have to laugh at him because he hooked up the rabbit ears to the tv. It looks kinda funny having rabbit ears on this huge fancy tv!!
My new favorite spot: in my whirlpool bathtub!! Every night, as soon as the boys go to bed, you can find me with a candle lit, soaking in my AWESOME tub!! I feel so small in it, but it has been just the therapy I need to relax and unwind at the end of our BUSY days!
It is so nice for the kids to be able to play (quite noisely) and not be able to hear it all! I can be in the kitchen and can't hear the bird screaming in Caleb's room! It is great!
The last couple of nights the dogs have been locked in the hall right outside of our bedroom. In the mornings, because Bryce cannot get through the gate, we hear "Mommy, Daddy get up - it's a beautiful morning!" Luckily, strangely and amazingly, we have been awake before the boys! They seem to be sleeping SOOOO much better now. Bryce is not even waking up in the middle of the night crying like he did in the other house!
Bryce's new favorite thing to do: run from one end of the house to the other screaming. There is not only more space, but he echoes through the house!
Paul's favorite spot: in front of his new 56 inch HD television! Even though he does not have satellite yet (I am stuck at home today waiting on them to come hook it up), he likes to watch DVDs on it. I have to laugh at him because he hooked up the rabbit ears to the tv. It looks kinda funny having rabbit ears on this huge fancy tv!!
My new favorite spot: in my whirlpool bathtub!! Every night, as soon as the boys go to bed, you can find me with a candle lit, soaking in my AWESOME tub!! I feel so small in it, but it has been just the therapy I need to relax and unwind at the end of our BUSY days!
What A Beautiful Morning!
our house with it's first snowfall! That is actually snow too - it is really blowing around today (as it melts away!)
across the street from the garage
this is what your cars look like when you have so many boxes in the garage you can't park in it!!
I AM BACK!!!
FINALLY!! Our DSL came on last night, so after a week without internet (boy, was my inbox FULL!) - we are back!
Moving (and everything that comes with it) has been awful!! But, we are in our new house and slowly getting things unpacked! THe first night was eventful! We did not quit moving until midnight. We only had the Uhaul one day, so we had to keep trucking until it was done! While moving, Bryce managed to get a rock stuck up his nose. I kept telling him to blow out and he would suck in. Luckily, it was a fairly good size rock, so we were able to get it out before he sucked it up!
The dog threw up on the carpet the first night! So much for new carpet! The weather held off somewhat. It drizzled and lightly rained throughout the day, but nothing horrible like expected!
I have got the boys rooms unpacked. It was nice - since many of the toys have been packed for a month, it was like getting all new toys for them! We did not see them at all the first couple of days.
Caleb is liking his own room, sort of. He is not used to not having his brothers around all the time, so I think he has spent more time playing in their room than his. I am sure once we get his computer set up and tv going, things will change!
So, I have about 10 weeks (maybe) to get this house put together, or at least get a room for the baby set up! Let the countdown begin!
Moving (and everything that comes with it) has been awful!! But, we are in our new house and slowly getting things unpacked! THe first night was eventful! We did not quit moving until midnight. We only had the Uhaul one day, so we had to keep trucking until it was done! While moving, Bryce managed to get a rock stuck up his nose. I kept telling him to blow out and he would suck in. Luckily, it was a fairly good size rock, so we were able to get it out before he sucked it up!
The dog threw up on the carpet the first night! So much for new carpet! The weather held off somewhat. It drizzled and lightly rained throughout the day, but nothing horrible like expected!
I have got the boys rooms unpacked. It was nice - since many of the toys have been packed for a month, it was like getting all new toys for them! We did not see them at all the first couple of days.
Caleb is liking his own room, sort of. He is not used to not having his brothers around all the time, so I think he has spent more time playing in their room than his. I am sure once we get his computer set up and tv going, things will change!
So, I have about 10 weeks (maybe) to get this house put together, or at least get a room for the baby set up! Let the countdown begin!
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